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Granola yogurt parfait recipe

Parfait is a French word literally meaning “perfect” commonly employed to describe a kind of frozen dessert made of a combination of eggs, cream and syrup that is usually served in elegant tall glasses alternated with layers of fruit.

My granola parfait is a healthier twist that is no less “perfect” than the calorie loaded creamy parfait. The inspiration came from the breakfast menu of my favorite cafe Le Mirabelle, remember the one I told you about when I tried to recreate their amazing salad. They have a “healthy” breakfast menu (with items such as this granola parfait, wraps and cereal) and indulgant menu (with waffles and nutella crepes)

The best part about this yogurt granola parfait is that it is really quick and easy, it only takes a couple of minutes to prepare and if you serve it in a tall elegant glass it would make a great start of the day or a way to pamper yourself and feel special.Another great thing about this granola parfait is that it is versatile, you can vary the yogurt you use, the type of granola and the fruits you top it with, check out the notes for some yummy suggestions.

I always have granola with yogurt instead of milk, never cared for the liquidy nature of the milk, making the granola a bit soggy. To me, nothing beats the combination of tangy yogurt with a slightly sweet granola on top. Your version, in layers, with the fruit… WOW!

this is absolutely perfect Sawson, breakfast in a parfait glass. I love the glass too! I am now making piles of yoghurt with Daisy giving more milk that I ever expected so I am looking for interesting uses for the fresh yoghurt.. this is great.. c

You will not believe it Sawsan.. I was thinking of a granola yoghurt parfait all day yesterday.. and it was on my things to do to find a good recipe for granola!!! insane!! these look amazing.. i think it would make a great snack also.. for those times in between meals.. especially early evening!!!

The simplicity of this elegant dessert caught my eye, Sawsan. It is very beautiful and I can just imagine how lovely the creamy, smooth and tart the yogurt is against the crunchy and sweet home made granola. You used fresh fruit, but a sprinkling of dried fruit like dried cherries or cranberries would add yet another texture: chewy. I can just taste it. Simple and beautiful.

I am embarrassed to say, 1) I didn’t know parfait = perfect, and 2) I have never prepared this easy & delicious dish at home. Sadly, in Japan parfait refers to more of dessert recipe with lots of sweet stuff in it (chocolate, whip cream to begin with), and I definitely didn’t think of making healthy version like this for breakfast. I LOVE this! I think it makes our morning very special. This is “perfect” just like its name!

Nami please never say you’re embarrassed because you didn’t know something, we learn something new every day, that’s the fun of blogging, of living 🙂
I am really glad you like the recipe and if you have a chance to make it, please let me know what you think

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